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Votes at a glance: key council actions June 6 — zoning, site plan, budget, purchase approvals
Summary
A quick summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded at the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting: zoning amendments, a site-plan approval for 9 Mile redevelopment, budget and rate adoptions, and equipment purchase approvals.
This roundup lists the primary motions and final outcomes recorded during the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting (June 6, 2025):
- B-1 zoning ordinance amendment (Section 48-304): Adopted, 6–1. Changes permit limited overnight parking of commercial vehicles at commercial properties (size and screening conditions apply), allow outdoor seating in B-1 by right, and permit one commercial ice merchandiser. (Moved by Council member Rubello; second by Council member Karen.)
- Accessory structure ordinance (Section 48-550): Adopted (unanimous). Clarifies resin-shed permit exemptions (resin sheds up to 24 sq. ft. exempt), lists permitted exterior finishes, and aligns footing requirements for structures over 600 sq. ft. with the building code. (Moved by Council member Rubello; second by Council member Roussy.)
- Amended site plan for 22601 9 Mile (redevelopment with standalone Chipotle): Approved, 6–1. Developer reduced total building area, added a Chipotle with pickup lane, and committed to additional east-side green space and a 60-tree arborvitae buffer at 6 feet at planting. (Moved by Council member Rebello; second by Council member Frederick.)
- FY25–26 millage rates and budget: Adopted (roll-call; corrections to the published table were made during the meeting). Staff to post corrected tables. (Motion carried; roll-call recorded in minutes.)
- Water rates ordinance (FY25–26): Adopted (unanimous vote recorded). The recommended water rate increase includes GLWA pass-throughs and local capital needs; staff estimated an average residential impact roughly $3.89/month.
- Sanitary sewer rates (FY25–26): Adopted (unanimous). Ordinance language separated from water ordinance for clarity; commodity and fixed charges set for the fiscal year.
- Stormwater user charge (FY25–26): Adopted (unanimous). Rates calculated using impervious-area methodology per earlier legal requirements; the program budget includes pump-station and capital work.
- County cost-share agreement for 10 Mile / Lomac intersection project: Approved (council voted to accept county cost-share agreement; roll-call vote recorded). The county-circulated project cost was corrected from an earlier, lower figure; council approved the revised city share.
- Purchase of Kubota V-Series RTV utility vehicle for Parks & Recreation: Approved (motion passed 7–0) at the quoted price of $25,388.14; vehicle will be used for grounds and winter sidewalk clearing at Civic Arena and other city sites.
- Consent agenda items: Council approved consent agenda items except for separations noted in the meeting; staff to follow up on items pulled for discussion.
Each of the above actions was recorded in the meeting minutes and with the motions and votes as shown in the transcript.
